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Trump's Election Power Bid Faces Resistance
President Donald Trump's campaign to exert power over elections is meeting resistance from various legal and civic groups. A series of court defeats has hampered these efforts as the US heads into a critical election period.
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Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after jail term
Myanmar state media reported the deportation of US businessman Adam Castillo after he spent months in jail. Supporters claim the charges against him were fabricated. The Washington Post reported Castillo had been jailed for three months.
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Politics · IsraelHouse report: APA leaders ignored antisemitism
A House of Representatives committee report accuses the American Psychological Association of perpetuating antisemitism. The report alleges APA leaders ignored prejudice and allowed antisemitism to fester, while the organization's president and CEO have rejected the findings.
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Politics · Middle EastIran's President Willing to Dilute Uranium, Seeks Deal with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran has 'no trust' in the United States and is prepared to dilute uranium enriched to 60%. He denied seeking a nuclear bomb and expressed willingness to reach an agreement with the U.S. before the November midterms, while blaming the U.S. and Israel for the ongoing war.
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Politics · United StatesRubio meets Asian allies ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan in New York on Monday. The meetings occurred ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping scheduled for Thursday.
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Politics · United StatesJD Vance Announces Suspension of 870,000 Borrowers for Suspected Fraud
Vice President JD Vance announced that approximately 870,000 borrowers suspected of pandemic-era fraud will be suspended from future federal small-business loans. These individuals are linked to an estimated $39 billion in alleged fraud, with over 80 people charged in connection with $245 million.
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Politics · United StatesHouse votes to condemn socialism with bipartisan support
The House of Representatives voted to adopt a resolution condemning socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America. The measure passed largely along party lines, though eight Democrats joined Republicans in support. The resolution also included language backing President Trump’s priority voting rights legislation.
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Politics · United StatesJoe Scarborough criticises Democrats over Hasan Piker ties on Morning Joe
Joe Scarborough devoted a 30-minute segment of Morning Joe to attacking Democrats for campaigning with Hasan Piker, who has faced criticism for comments about 9/11 and October 7. Right-rated outlets led on Scarborough’s language, while the centre-rated digest focused on the electoral warning.
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Politics · Latin AmericaRubio calls Cuba a 'failed state' amid energy crisis
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Cuba as a "failed state" and a threat to national security, issuing a warning that the country will "learn the lesson the hard way" if it does not change course. The statements come amid a severe energy crisis in Cuba.
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Politics · United StatesGOP Candidates Urge End to Iran War to Lower Gas Prices
Vulnerable Republican candidates are increasingly calling for an end to the Iran war, citing rising gas prices as a key concern. This marks a shift for some who previously aligned with Donald Trump on the issue.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea's Lee to propose phased North Korea denuclearization at UN
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to propose a phased denuclearization strategy for North Korea at the UN General Assembly. He stated that both South Korea and the United States are open to re-engaging with Pyongyang, describing the approach as 'stop, reduction and dismantlement.'
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Politics · United StatesAlberta Premier Smith links US midterms to tariff policy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated that the US midterm election results, which saw Democrats take control of Congress, vindicate her government's approach to tariffs. Her government also announced a new policy to prioritize Canadian companies for government contracts worth approximately $350 million.
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Politics · United KingdomUK declines Canada defence bank, agrees to cooperation framework
The British government has decided not to join Canada's proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. Instead, the UK and Canada have agreed to develop a framework for cooperation between their respective defence financing institutions.
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National Guard deployment in Washington extended to 2029 at $1.4bn cost
The U.S. Defense Department has extended the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029, with an estimated cost of $1.4 billion. The move, ordered by President Donald Trump in 2025, has drawn criticism from local officials and Democrats over costs and city autonomy.
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PoliticsCanada-EU summit concludes with digital trade on agenda
A summit between Canada and the European Union in Montreal has concluded. Digital trade was a key topic on the agenda for the meeting hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Rejects Trump Impeachment Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump. The measure, introduced by Rep. Al Green, was related to Trump's immigration enforcement policies. The final vote was 232 against 147, with 47 members voting present.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed confronts heckler identified as ex-Josh Hawley aide
An individual who interrupted a town hall for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has been identified as Thomas Teepell, a former aide to Senator Josh Hawley. El-Sayed posted a video of the exchange, which went viral, showing him questioning the heckler's motives.
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Politics · IsraelIsrael accuses Netherlands of antisemitism over football fan ban
Israel's Foreign Ministry has called a ban on its football fans attending a match in Alkmaar discriminatory and accused the Netherlands of antisemitism. Local authorities cited security risks and past incidents as reasons for the decision.
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PoliticsData center backlash influences state and federal races
Backlash against data centers has become a flashpoint in state and federal races, with candidates backtracking on previous support. Voters in at least three dozen communities will consider ballot measures to ban the facilities.
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PoliticsObama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant
Michelle Obama and Sharon Stone joked about men experiencing pregnancy and childbirth, with Stone remarking on abortion access. The conversation touched on historical imbalances in medical science and reproductive rights.
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